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Leaphart Elementary School

120 Piney Grove Road
Columbia, SC 29210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Leaphart Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leaphart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Leaphart Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We Love and Grow Our Students!

School Rankings

Leaphart Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leaphart Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#662 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40%
43%
43%
52%
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
49%
31%
White
31%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leaphart Elementary School's ranking?
Leaphart Elementary School is ranked #662 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Leaphart Elementary School often compared to?
Leaphart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H. E. Corley Elementary School, Dutch Fork Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Leaphart Elementary School?
501 students attend Leaphart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Leaphart Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leaphart Elementary School?
Leaphart Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leaphart Elementary School offer ?
Leaphart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leaphart Elementary School part of?
Leaphart Elementary School is part of Lexington 05 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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